Is there a way to learn programming for free on the Net?

[IamTheKing9]

I think the subject tells everybody the question. But anyway, I'll repeat it - Is there a way to learn programming for free on the Net?

If you (it can be anyone) think that there is, then please post about it here, in this topic.

[mondine]

It is, after all, the Google Community.
Sometimes, the most obvious answer is the best one.
May I suggest a search for "Programming Tutorials".

[IamTheKing9]

Originally Posted by mondine

It is, after all, the Google Community.
Sometimes, the most obvious answer is the best one.
May I suggest a search for "Programming Tutorials".

Thanks mondine!!!

[nsj]

Any particular language you're interested in?
I would recommend dedicated sites for each language that would give you step by step instructions from the basic level.

[Vimialp]

I would like to learn lua

[Lupine1647]

Originally Posted by Vimialp

I would like to learn lua

http://www.lua.org/pil/

[IamTheKing9]

Originally Posted by nsj

Any particular language you're interested in?

Well, what about Java?

[amlegypt]

that is great plus you can search 'free code project' and u can read and learn from it

[IamTheKing9]

Originally Posted by amlegypt

that is great plus you can search 'free code project' and u can read and learn from it

Code Project, huh? Not a bad site. In fact, thanks for recommending it!

[killerpants]

With Java, which follows a C-like syntax, I found those online guides to be a bit slow. If the same happens to you, another option that you have to learn is the following:
-learn the syntax (for, while, function headers, abstract, implements/extends, import, public/private/protected, switch/case, throw/catch, declaring/initializing primitives vs initializing an Object, if/else, arrays)
-learn the structure (inheritance, object-oriented, libraries)
-get an idea of the main primitive types (int, long, double, float, byte, char, boolean)
-get an idea of the standard language classes (String, Integer, Double, etc)
-LEARN TYPECASTING!!!
-get to know a few util classes (ArrayList, etc)
-start going through source for simple stuff, starting with your standard Hello World

after you've got the hang of these basics (I know it looks like a lot, but it's very similar to picking up a new spoken language: the more you practice, the better you get and the more you retain)

for practice, you can try some practice programs from online guides. there's this really good free online java textbook to use for practice problems:
http://math.hws.edu/javanotes/

after that, you'll probably feel like putting your new knowledge to good use, but still feel very limited in your abilities because you'll have an idea of what you want to do, but not know exactly how to do it. there are two ways to approach this problem: search the Google to see if there are guides to perform your specific task, and two, organize your thoughts in some format, regardless of whether you think it's possible, and then start exploring the Java API. You'll be surprised by how much Sun's developers have already done for you. This is the beauty of Java. It's got all this great ready-made stuff for your use in the API, and it's still growing.

Learning a new language takes a lot of time, whether it be spoken or computer. Make sure you're ready to make a relatively large time commitment if you want to be able to create things that amaze you (and your friends, and US @ the googleboard place)